Facts About Chromium and Thallium
Interesting Facts
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
William Crookes
Discovery
In Between 1797 - 1798
In 1861
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available